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dampen

[dam-puhn] / ˈdæm pən /




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Civil liberties groups have reacted to the 2026 race by trying to deepen, not dampen, voter engagement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The enforcement actions also discouraged trading platforms from listing some tokens that the SEC might have considered to be securities, helping to dampen their prices.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

That could dampen appetite for the longest form of U.S. government debt available on the market.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

This would dampen scammers' income and the appeal of the business among young people, and lead to fewer new dogs being captured for the scams.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Mark closed his eyes and nodded, did his best to slow his racing heart and dampen the panic that flared in him.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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